Vacancy No.: VN-06-071
Level: P-4

Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Representative, responsible for overall coordination, planning, development and management of a country programme of cooperation to improve the status of women and children.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in any of the following: social sciences, public administration, international relations, business administration, public health, education, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
• Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in social development, management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional staff.
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.